Adult Disability Care in Ward, AR: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Ward, AR: the local picture

11%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (14% in Lonoke County)

86

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

3.8%

of households have no vehicle (4.1% in Lonoke County)

12

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Ward ZIP codes in their service area

About 430 Ward residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (11%; 14% in Lonoke County).

86 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

3.8% of Ward households have no vehicle (4.1% in Lonoke County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Ward compared with Lonoke County and Arkansas

Census figure	Ward	Lonoke County	Arkansas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	11%	14%	16%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	2.2%	5.3%	5.7%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	4.1%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.5%	4.4%	8.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	39%	40%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.0%	8.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,245	$50,414	—

Older residents in towns around Ward

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Austin, AR	1.9 mi	278	7.3%
Cabot, AR	4.8 mi	3,706	14%
Beebe, AR	5.2 mi	1,118	21%
Jacksonville, AR	13 mi	3,435	18%
Vilonia, AR	15 mi	444	16%
Lonoke, AR	16 mi	821	13%

Home health agencies serving Ward

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Conway Regional Homecare Svcs	Conway, AR	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 329-9377
Approve Home Medical Services	Batesville, AR	56 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 822-8232
Uams Health-Home Health	Searcy, AR	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 268-2292
Adoration Home Health	Batesville, AR	56 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(502) 630-7138
Commonspirit Health	Little Rock, AR	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 664-4933

Straight-line miles from the center of Ward. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Ward

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $4,354 monthly median income of Ward households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Ward: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Ward?

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $4,354 monthly median income of Ward households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Arkansas.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Ward, AR